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Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, chapter 26 (search)
the naval attack. In conclusion, I shall avail myself of the occasion to give as my opinion that the best, the easiest way to render Fort Sumter impregnable would be to arm, conformably to its original plan, both tiers of casemates and the barbette, with the heavest guns, rifled or smooth-bore, that can be made. Respectfully, your obedient servant, G. T. Beauregard, Genl. Comdg. Appendix to chapter XXXI. Headquarters, Department S. C., Ga., and Fla., Charleston, S. C., May 4th, 1863. Brig-Genl. Johnson Hagood, Comdg. Second Mil. Dist., Adams's Run: General,—The Commanding General directs that you hold your strongest regiment of infantry subject to the orders of Brigadier-General Gist, and in readiness to move for service beyond the limits of the Department. Another regiment (one of Evans's brigade) has been directed to report to you. It is the desire of the Commanding General that the regiment shall be as well equipped and supplied in all respects as possible